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At some point we all need mentors Artwork by Katrina

At some point, we all need mentors

Artwork by Katrina

I am Katrina, a self-taught artist.

Art is my hobby and my passion since I was a kid. In fact wanted to pursue an art degree when I finished high school, but my family wanted me to be something else.

I never received a formal art education or support to go into this field as a primary job, but it did not stop me from creating art. Through the years I feel like I am doing well, but at some point I know that I can do more and I need help.

I believe that at some point we must all have mentors, who will help us with our skills. I wanted to improve and maximize my potential and achieve excellence in what I do with the help of professionals in the field. …

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I’m finally discovering why I’m here and what my purpose in this life is

Paintings by Holly Shoptaw

Hello! My name is Holly and, in my fourth decade of life, I’m finally discovering why I’m here and what my purpose in this life is.

My purpose is to illustrate my visions and simply provide something that relays a message and sparks a strong emotion in those who view my art.
As a new painter, I feel my paintings still seem flat and lack depth. However, painting takes me to such a wonderfully peaceful, blissful meditative state that my hope is to learn how to create a painting with exceptional depth…a painting that can pass on the feelings I felt while creating it.

Old Masters Academy is an innovative way for for people to learn classic and technical methods of painting without the HUGE expense of a formal art education. …

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